Actor Michael Wright, known for his role in “The Five Heartbeats,” dies at age 70, multiple outlets report. His family announces the death, and his wife, Susan Wright, publicly shares tributes.
Across reports, Susan Wright is credited with posting or issuing a statement about his passing. Newsweek and the New York Post quote her language describing the news with “unimaginable heaviness in my heart,” while other outlets focus on his career highlights. Times of India adds detail that Wright also appears in productions including “Oz” and “Streamers,” and notes he received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor in 1983. The New York Post specifies that his death follows heart failure, while Variety and other sources primarily emphasize his body of work and the family statement rather than medical details. Variety also lists additional credits, including “The Principal” and “V.”
